Peeples Tape Transcript Published by Aiken Standard
The transcript of the August 31 meeting between Judge Rodney A. Peeples and Aiken County Council is published on pages 6A 7A and 8A following a Supreme Court investigation into FOI act charges. Judge Peeples refused release of the tapes though the court found the conduct innocent.
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Rodney A. Peeples
Aiken County Council
Aiken
Judge Peeples
J. Woodrow Lewis
S.C . Supreme Court
Peeples
Supreme Court
The
Aiken Standard
Graniteville Man Indicted in Ludlow Lake Murder Case
Aiken County Grand Jury indicted Collins in the Ludlow Lake killings of two 15 year old girls and the wounding of Gary Collins. He may be tried in December or January terms, with possible transfer from Aiken to Edgefield County. The case ties to the Belton M Thomas homicide and other related offenses.
Britain backs Rhodesia prisoners demand in U N talks
A British spokesman said London supports black nationalist calls for release of political prisoners under Ian Smith’s regime in Rhodesia. The stance, likely delivered to the Smith delegation or in a UN meeting, widens the rift ahead of the conference opening Thursday.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Britain
Ian Smith
Rhodesia
Ivor Richard
United Nations
Smith
Arab summit to approve Riyadh peace plan for Lebanon
Cairo AP reports the Arab summit planned formal approval of the Riyadh peace plan for Lebanon with Iraq objecting to Syrian troops leading the Arab League force. Spokesman Selim el Yafi said 20 of 21 members backed the cease fire and that foreign ministers set the force composition and funding for about 30 000 peacekeepers.
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Cairo
Riyadh
Lebanon
Arab League
Selim el-Yafi
League
Iraq
El-Yafi
Scottsboro Boy Pardoned after 45 Years Claiming Innocence
Clarence Norris, 64, the last surviving Scottsboro Boy, is pardoned after decades of proclaimed innocence. He says the fight taught that hope must endure and plans to visit Alabama, where he once faced arrest for parole violations. Norris recalled the 1930s trials that became a symbol of Southern racial injustice.
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NEW York
Clarence Norris
Alabama
Norris
South
Attorney Pleads Guilty as Judge Calls Offense Driving Drunk
An attorney who pleaded guilty to a third offense of driving under the influence told Judge E. Harry Agnew that one woman had shown faith in the defendant by marrying him after the charge. The judge revoked the defendant’s license for two years and remarked he was not merely under the influence but drunk. A second case noted a man with a 32 on a breathalyzer. the judge commented on the line between intoxication and drunkenness. Nearby, Riegel Textile reported pine trees diseased at its Aiken plant leading to some removals but preservation of others. Golfer Nick Walker scored a 67 at Midland Valley with a hole in one on No. 8, his first at Midland. The Board of Education remains busy with the school referendum as Mrs. Lynne Hilley reports her husband rarely home while meetings continue across the county. She also recounted an on-air moment when she reached her husband by phone mid-conversation.
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E. Harry Agnew
Agnew
Nick Walker
Walker
Aiken
Midland Valley
Midland
Board of Education
Lynne Hilley
Carrol H. Warner
Charles W. Prosser Warner
Aiken County
Ronald A. LaCouture
Warner
Derrick Reiterates Stand On 14 B Employment Bill
Rep Butler Derrick spoke at three Aiken County events outlining his opposition to the repeal of 14 B the right to work law. He praised free enterprise and criticized Congress energy policy while predicting major debates in January at Rotary USC A.
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Derrick
Butler C. Derrick
Aiken County
North Augusta
Aiken
Rotary Club
Usca
Humphrey-Hawkins
Richard P. Russell
Rotary
Congress
Usc-A
Edgefield
Carter Campaign Tour Pressures South Carolina Finale
President Ford labels Carter foreign policy dangerous and fiscally risky claiming a $200 billion cost and higher taxes. As balloting nears Ford and Carter sweep through critical states with Plains and Illinois stops noted and debate over Middle East stance and Arab oil policy highlighted.
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Ford
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Plains
South Carolina
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Washington
Yugoslavia
Middle East
United States
Carters
State of
Israel
City Council Hears Flood Plan. Study Next by Commission
At a public hearing during last night’s council meeting in Aiken twelve residents attended to urge input on flood insurance. Final approval hinges on a study by the city planning and zoning commission before a decision is made.
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Aiken
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Cold Weather to Move Into Aiken Area Tonight
The Aiken area expects a cold spell with temperatures dropping into the 30s tonight. Tomorrow's high should reach only the mid 50s, with a chance of rain by Thursday. Cooler conditions are forecast to persist through Friday, then gradually improve into the weekend.
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Aiken
Prosser Seeks At Large Chairmanship In County Council
Prosser, a Gloverville resident, runs against Carrol Warner for the chairman post to push four goals including a merit based personnel policy, weekly work sessions, office consolidation, and hiring a capable administrator to lead and unite council members across parties.
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Derby Wendel
Charles W. Prosser
Wade M. Brodie
Gloverville
Carrol Warner
Aiken County Hospital
Warner Seeks At Large County Council Chair Post
Carrol H. Warner, ex-county commissioner, campaigns for the at large council chair against incumbent Charles W. Prosser. He argues his bid aims to restore stability amid political friction and a deteriorating county image, citing past leadership turmoil and fiscal concerns.
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Graniteville
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General Sessions Court
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Gary Jerrell
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SLED
Johnston
Belton M. Thomas
Paul D. Grant Collins
Ludlow
Grant
Edgefield County
Scottsboro Boy
Woodman
Riegel Textile
H.W. Thurlow
Riegel
Thurlow
Jeannie Looney
USDAR
Murry Sill
Lin Smithwick
By Dave Riley
Commission
By Jeane Hall
Prosser
AIP
Charles
Democrat
Carrol
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